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World environment day celebrated every year 5th June, serves as a powerful reminder of our shared responsibilities to protect and conserve our planet.
World environment day celebrated every year 5th June, serves as a powerful reminder of our shared responsibilities to protect and conserve our planet. Each year it highlights a pressing environmental issue, and the theme of this year being " Beat plastic pollution", shines a spotlight on one of the most urgent challenges facing our world today. Plastic pollution has infiltrated everywhere around the globe. From the deepest oceans to the highest mountains, threatening ecosystem, wildlife and human health.
This year's celebration at Nairobi's Uhuru park, attracted a diverse group of participants which included government officials, environmental organizations, students and residents, all united in their commitment to combat plastic pollution and promote environmental sustainability.
The event began with speeches from key stakeholders, which included the Nairobi county's chief environmental officer Mr. Geoffrey Mosiria and the county executive committee member for green Nairobi Ms. Maureen Njeri.They emphasized on the urgent need to address plastic pollution and the collective responsibility to protect the environment. In addition, they called upon each and every resident to take environment conservation as a personal responsibility, saying that it's us who make the environment dirty and it's us who are to clean it.
After the speeches, a significant portion of the day's activities focused on environment restoration. Participants engaged in tree planting session within Uhuru park a symbol of commitment to restoring ecosystem and enhancing biodiversity.
Awareness campaigns and exhibition were also brought by different environment organizations. Their aim was to educate and create awareness to the community on the need to conserve and protect the environment. Different pollution were also addressed by these organizations which included need to move to a carbon free environment, and this would be achieved by adopting the use of electric vehicles.
This year's world environment day celebration at Uhuru park served as a reminder of the critical role that green spaces play in fostering community engagement, interaction and environmental stewardship.
As world environment day draws attention to the issue of plastic pollution, with the theme" Beat plastic pollution" serve as a call for action for individual, community, government and industries.
Solution for this issues require more than just awareness. It demands commitment and collective responsibilities. Every step we take towards reducing plastic use and improving waste management, brings us closer to a healthier environment. Let this year's theme not just be a slogan but a wake up call, a turning point towards a lasting change. The future of our environment depends on the choices we make today. It depends on us!
Written by:
Caroline Nzengela